Nigel Hedges

Nigel Hedges

General Manager – Cyber & Risk (CISO)
Chemist Warehouse

Nigel Hedges is a business-focused technology leader who brings CISO-level leadership to complex enterprise environments. His expertise spans strategy, team development, program and talent development, and building cultures of high performance and morale.

Nigel holds an MBA, a Master of Cyber Security, and is progressing a Master of Digital Health, a reflection of his deep commitment to lifelong learning.

His professional credentials include FAISA, MAICD, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, CCSK, ITIL F, COBIT F, CSX F, and ISO 27001 LA & LI.

Guided by his Clifton Strengths - Ideation, Arranger, Learner, Empathy, and Individualisation - Nigel is a natural connector of ideas and people who values diverse perspectives, embraces continuous growth.

Challenges of governing the ungovernable & security leadership in the age of AI autonomy

Sam Fariborz, Nigel Hedges, Faizal Janif & Sheena Peeters
2026-10-15 3:50 pm
2026-10-15 4:30 pm
Melbourne Room 1

Security executives share lessons from real AI-driven incidents on governing autonomous agents that already make decisions with minimal human oversight.

World-Class Speakers

Hear from the most influential leaders and experts who will discuss pressing issues and emerging trends in cyber security.

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